Sightseeing makes you thirsty and I don't like nipping into a Starbucks just to hold their infamous paper cup. If I can, then I like to combine sightseeing AND a break and this led me to Pot Kettle Black in the gorgeous Victorian Barton Arcade in Manchester. Here, it is bright, the light streaming in from the glass panelled ceiling, and it is ultra-hip with minimal decorations and surprisingly friendly service (always a good thing!). Just the ticket for a coffee break when you just want to get away from the crowds...this coffee shop offers you a tourist-friendly experience without the dreaded masses. So, head on in when you are in Manchester. You can find them at Deansgate.